Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Imaging

Blue Water Thinking, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Thinking is seeking a Biomedical Equipment Imaging Technician focused on maintaining and servicing CT scanners, MRI machines, X‑Ray, and ultrasound systems. The role ensures reliable operation to support patient care within a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have experience in medical equipment maintenance, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to read schematics and follow vendor guidelines. Local Portland, OR area; federal clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree or higher in an applied science or equivalent military training.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing CT scanners, MRI machines, X‑Rays, and ultrasound machines.
• Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry standards and ISO.
• Familiarity with test equipment setup and application.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings.
• Minimum of three years hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance.
• Flu vaccination proof or valid exemption documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of imaging equipment (CT, MRI, X‑Ray, ultrasound).
• Inspect, calibrate, and validate equipment per manufacturers’ guidelines and standards.
• Identify and rectify issues and collaborate with manufacturers’ support for complex problems.
• Maintain detailed service records and compliance documentation.

Skills

CT scanners

MRI machines

X‑Ray machines

Ultrasound machines

Medical equipment maintenance

Reading schematics

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or higher in applied science

Job description

About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer‑centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty‑eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best‑fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long‑lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintaining and servicing various imaging equipment, with a primary focus on CT scanners, MRI machines, X‑Ray machines, and ultrasound machines. The Biomedical Equipment Imaging Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable and safe operation of these diagnostic imaging devices, contributing to the overall success of patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CT scanners, MRI machines, X‑Rays, and ultrasound machines to ensure their optimal performance.
• Inspect, calibrate, and validate imaging equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
• Identify and rectify technical issues, and collaborate with manufacturers' support when necessary to resolve complex problems.
• Maintain detailed records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and service history in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Location: 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, Portland, OR 97239

Basic Qualifications

The Contractor key personnel shall meet one of the following basic qualifications, regardless of role in the services provided under this contract:

• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department
• OR, Experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
• OR, Understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations

In addition to the basic qualifications, the Contractor key personnel shall meet the following role‑specific qualifications based on the core functions and services each will be providing under this contract.

Role Specific Qualifications:

• A two-year associate degree or higher in an applied science or equivalent military training.
• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing CT scanners, MRI machines, X‑Rays, and ultrasound machines
• Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards.
• Familiarity with the setup and application of test equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical literature, schematics, and drawings.
• A minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience performing medical equipment maintenance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role
• Must provide proof of Flu vaccination during flu season, or, as an alternative, appropriate documentation that will support either a medical or religious exemption.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Blue Water Thinking’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.